Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare

In a bold affirmation of President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to overhaul Ghana’s regulatory infrastructure and promote fair trade, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has launched a major national initiative to train 350 new Trading Standards Inspectors (TSIs).

This forms part of a sweeping effort to enforce standardised measurements, ensure quality control and prepare the economy for full 24-hour industrial activity.

Speaking at the opening ceremony in Koforidua, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, emphasised that the training initiative is a direct presidential directive and a matter of national priority.

“This training is not a routine activity—it is a presidential directive in action. It represents our shared commitment to building a fair, competitive and industrially vibrant Ghana,” she said.

In a show of strong political will, Madam Ofosu-Adjare was accompanied by her deputy, Sampson Ahi, the Ministry’s Chief Director, Noah Tumfo and other senior officials.

Also present was the Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Prof. Alex Dodoo, who described the TSIs as the vanguard of a new regulatory era.

“To trade 24 hours, we need 24-hour inspection and enforcement. These TSIs are the boots on the ground,” Prof. Dodoo noted.

The new inspectors, who will be deployed nationwide, are mandated to enforce the Ghana Standards Authority Act 2022 (Act 1078). Their duties include verifying the accuracy of fuel pumps, market scales, electricity meters, inspecting goods at ports and calibrating hospital equipment.

Their presence will bolster the rollout of the President’s 24-hour economy strategy—ensuring safety, fairness and confidence in the domestic trade and industry landscape.

Highlighting the urgent need to replace non-standard measurements like the “olonka” and “grawa” with certified systems, the minister said: “This is about protecting farmers and traders. We are institutionalising fairness”.

The enhanced TSI operation—aimed at building a strong, export-ready, standards-based economy—is expected to be officially launched by President John Mahama himself at the end of this month, a move widely seen as underscoring the administration’s commitment to transforming the trade environment.

The GSA currently has 200 trained Trade and Standards Inspectors (TSIs), but estimates that a minimum of 2,000 are required to fully operationalise inspections across all 261 districts.

The Authority has also expanded its laboratory and certification infrastructure nationwide, positioning itself to support the 24-hour economy with cutting-edge tools.

“This training is not just a technical exercise—it is a nation-building initiative,” Madam Ofosu-Adjare concluded.

Editor of Newscenta Newspaper, Elvis Darko, has warned President John Dramani Mahama that failing to dismiss Sammy Gyamfi from his role as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board could seriously undermine the credibility of the newly launched Code of Conduct for presidential appointees.

His caution follows the circulation of a viral video showing Sammy Gyamfi handing over an undisclosed sum of money—reportedly in U.S. dollars—to evangelist and former fetish priestess Patricia Asiedua Asiama, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.

The video has sparked widespread public outrage, with many questioning the appropriateness of the act given Agradaa’s controversial background and history.

While the exact motive behind the cash handover remains unclear, critics argue that the incident runs counter to the values of integrity, accountability, and transparency—principles that form the foundation of President Mahama’s recently launched Code of Conduct. The code aims to set higher ethical standards for public officials and rebuild trust in government.

In an interview on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, May 12, Elvis Darko described the situation as a critical test for President Mahama’s leadership and the effectiveness of his new code.

“The only thing that can save him is when the president decides that he won’t sack him. But this is where the president is going to be in a tight corner. This is his first test after launching the code of conduct,” Darko stated.

He further warned that inaction on the part of the President could create a dangerous precedent, weakening the enforcement of the code and giving future appointees the impression that violations will go unpunished.

“So if the president also fails to sack Sammy Gyamfi, the question is if subsequent appointees also breach the code, will the president have the honour to sack those people? So now, once the president fails to sack Sammy Gyamfi, it means that he has set a certain precedent that if others should breach the code, he will not sack them,” he added.

Darko also highlighted the potential internal fallout within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) if the code is perceived to be enforced selectively.

“If he sacks others for breaching the code, then there’s going to be internal agitation within the party to say that because Sammy is his favourite, he didn’t sack him, but he sacked others,” he said.

“The president is in a fix. He either sacks Sammy Gyamfi to make sure that any other who breaches the code will also be sacked, or he accepts the apology and retains him, meaning anybody who defaults the code will apologise, and that should suffice,” Darko concluded.

Meanwhile, Sammy Gyamfi issued a statement on Sunday, May 11, in which he apologised for the incident, describing it as a “private act of kindness” that was unintentionally made public.

However, the apology has done little to ease public concern, as many continue to demand accountability.

In response to the controversy, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has summoned Gyamfi for questioning. The presidency is now facing increasing pressure from both the general public and party members to act decisively and uphold the principles laid out in the new code.

Chief of Staff summons Sammy Gyamfi over cash gift to Agradaa

Imagine Real Madrid making a huge cash donation to its fiercest rivals, Barcelona, to aid Barca’s transfer activities. Or imagine Barcelona, sending technical and other form of support to Real Madrid, to aid Madrid’s preparation ahead of a crucial El Clasico, to decide the La Liga title.

Such a scenario, to both sets of rival fans, is unfathomable. And in the most unlikely event that any official from either club sanctioned such a strange gesture, it would be deemed sacrilegious and unforgivable!

Well, that’s what appears to have happened right here in Ghana, in our political space in the build up to the crucial 2024 Elections.

According to former Director General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu Boahene, the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government, through its security apparatus, supported an NPP’s rival (opposition) in the election, with a mindboggling financial support of GH¢8.3 million!

Yes you read right; the NPP Government, according to the former intelligence chief, made a whopping financial assistance of GH¢8.3m to its opponent to aid their elections operations.

Interesting, isn’t it? Well, to some people, it is scandalous and a betrayal of unimaginable proportion, for the security apparatus of a sitting government, to extend such a support to a political rival seeking to axe the government and the NPP from office.

It is, therefore, unsurprising, and understandable that a number of NPP party stalwarts are seething with rage, following the revelation by Kwabena Adu-Boahene, in his explosive letter, which also alleged another gleeful presentation of brand new vehicles to the then President-elect, at a time the President-elect himself had told the whole world that government’s coffers were empty to the bone!

A number of high-ranking NPP members I am very close to, have expressed their disgust over what they rightly deem a complete betrayal by its own government and officials, against the NPP party and its Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

“Why did our own government’s National Security apparatus support the opponent in the 2024 election? This revelation is shocking and I am very sad our own government, our own people did this against our party,” one leading national executive member of the party asked me, as though rhetorical.

The angry national executive official believes the government’s national security apparatus could not have made such a huge payment to the opposition without official authorisation from the apex of the then government.

This assertion is true, and I completely side with it. There was no way one person, in this case Adu Boahene alone, from the national security apparatus, could have made such a treacherous payment to a party’s rival without the blessings and support of the very top.

Adu Boahene’s claims, which have so far not been denied by key elements in the erstwhile government’s security chiefs, including Security Minister and National Security Coordinator, is a complete betrayal and a painful stab in the back of the NPP party, its Presidential and Parliamentary candidates.

Concerned NPP members, and indeed Ghanaians, would be right to question the motives of those who planned and executed such a huge payment by the Akufo-Addo government to its political rival?

Since the shocking disclosure by Adu Boahene, I have been imagining what really was the motive of those who did this to betray their own party in a crucial election.

Those who ordered the payment and those who executed it, surely would have done so for two reasons; to sabotage the candidature of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as is being speculated, or an attempt to buy their own security should the opposition party win, a fantasy which seems to have backfired, necessitating a straw-clutching disclosure by Adu Boahene.

Well, if you thought it’s unfathomable for a political party in government to extend huge financial support to its rival ahead of a crucial election, to aid their preparations, you should know that the Akufo-Addo government, through its national security apparatus, stabbed its own party, the NPP in the back.

The lingering question is: Why did the Akufo-Addo government’s national security apparatus support the NPP’s rival in the 2024 election?

This is a question true and concerned members of the NPP, including the party’s 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Candidates, will justifiably continue to ask themselves and for which the collaborators must provide answers.

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Ghanaian Reggae/afrobeat musician and songwriter, Rocky Dawuni has been honoured by the prestigious Grammy Awards Academy.

In a post shared on X by the four-time Grammy awards nominee on May 10, 2025, Rocky Dawuni posted a certificate he received from the Academy for being nominated in the 67th edition.

He noted that the certificate is a recognition of his song, “Rise” being nominated for Best Global Music Performance in this year’s Grammys.

“I just landed in Los Angeles and received this Grammy certificate for #Rise in the mail. “Rise” was nominated for “Best Global Music Performance” at the 67th Grammy Awards,” he said.

The “Beautiful People” hitmaker expressed gratitude to his team especially the producers and musicians who contributed to his works.

“Blessings and love to all the musicians, producers, and incredible team who made it possible!” he added.

Just landed in Los Angeles and received this Grammy certificate for #Rise in the mail . “Rise” was nominated for “Best Global Music Performance” at the 67th Grammy Awards . Blessings and love to all the musicians , producers and incredible team who made it possible ! pic.twitter.com/Gr3UFJSX5K

— Rocky Dawuni (@RockyDawuni) May 10, 2025

As part of its community engagement efforts, the Gbele Resource Reserve has handed over a newly constructed shea nut storage facility to the Dimajang No. 1 community in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana.

The brief but vibrant ceremony took place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the forecourt of the Chief’s Palace. In attendance were the community chief, representatives of women’s and youth groups, unit committee members, and other guests.

In his keynote address, Mr. Badu Samuel Dwumor, District Manager of the Forestry Services Division in Sissala East, officially handed over the facility on behalf of the Gbele Park Manager, Dr. Polycarp Maabir. He explained that the Gbele Resource Reserve, in partnership with the Savannah Fruits Company, began implementing an organic shea value chain development project as far back as 2014.

According to Mr. Dwumor, the project, part of an alternative livelihood initiative, aims to empower women in beneficiary communities organized into groups known as Organic Shea Collectors. To support their work, the Reserve has been constructing storage facilities to strengthen the value chain.

Under the Sustainable Land and Water Management Project, four storage facilities were initially constructed. Mr. Dwumor noted that four more are being added under the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP). Two were completed in 2024 at Gbele and Timmie in the Sissala West District, making the newly completed Dimajang facility the third.

In his concluding remarks, he urged the community to maintain the facility regularly and advised that any revenue generated from renting the facility should be reinvested in its upkeep.

Speaking on behalf of the community, Madam Musah Ayishetu, leader of the women’s group supported by the Savannah Fruits Company, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the facility. She pledged the community’s commitment to maintaining it for long-term sustainability.

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic inspection of the facility by all present, marking the official handover.

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Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, has recorded marginal gains against major trading currencies, particularly the US dollar, at some forex bureaus.

In its daily update, the Central Bank noted that the cedi is trading at a buying price of GH¢13.09 and a selling price of GH¢13.10 to a dollar.

The British pound is being bought at GH¢17.42 and sold at GH¢17.44, while the euro trades at a buying price of GH¢14.74 and a selling price of GH¢14.75.

Checks by GhanaWeb Business on May 12, 2025, at 08:20 AM indicate that the cedi is trading at GH¢13.65 to the dollar, while the pound is trading at GH¢18.50 at some major forex bureaus across the country.

Additionally, the euro is trading at GH¢15.80 on the retail market.

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By James Amoh Junior, GNA

Accra, May 12, GNA-The European Union (EU) and its Member States, under the Global Gateway initiative, have committed more than €800 million, approximately GH₵13 billion – to major infrastructure projects across Ghana’s energy, health, and transport sectors, the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Irchad Razaaly, has announced.

The investment includes €55 million to support local vaccine production, €62 million for the retrofitting of the Kpong Dam, and a projected €370 million earmarked for the development of smart and sustainable cities in northern Ghana.

The Global Gateway combines hundreds of infrastructure projects with investments in regularly standards, technology transfer, and know-how while enhancing the economic completeness of partner countries, like Ghana.

It is implemented by the collective firepower of the Team Europe mobilizing all EU institutions, Member States, their Development Financial Institutions, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the EBRD and the European private sector.

Mr Razaaly said the EU and Member States had significantly increased investments in major infrastructure and it continued to collaborate with Ghana in building smart, sustainable cities with equal access to energy, clean water, and sanitation.

The Ambassador, speaking at this year’s Europe Day Reception in Accra, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Ghana in areas of mutual interest, including trade, security, climate resilience, and youth empowerment.

He said, “The EU remains a credible, reliable and a dependable partner to Ghana. In these turbulent times, it is ever more important to collaborate with like-minded friends and allies. We are here to stay.”

The annual Europe Day celebration is a vibrant gathering of the Diplomatic Corps, government dignitaries, private sector leaders, civil society actors, and media professionals – all united in a festive atmosphere to honour the enduring partnership between the European Union and Ghana.

Set against a backdrop of culture, diplomacy, and collaboration, the event served as a testament to the shared values, mutual respect, and strong ties that continue to bind the EU and Ghana in their journey toward sustainable development and global cooperation.

This year’s edition held special significance commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration (1950), which marks the origin of the European Union.

The Ambassador said, “I am proud to say, without hesitation, that EU-Ghana partnership is stronger than ever. Ghana remains a preferred partner to the European Union, and our collaboration continues to deepen. These are not just hollow words, but a commitment grounded in hard facts.”

Amb. Razaaly stated that from 2021 to 2027, team Europe would invest almost €1 billion equivalent to GH₵16 billion in infrastructure investment in Ghana.

In peace and security, he said, the EU had become a critical partner to Ghana with the delivery of military equipment totaling €50 million with targeted training for Ghana’s military and civilian security forces.

The EU Amb. said, “Together with our Member States, the EU supports over 30 security-related projects in Ghana, from conflict prevention to boarder management, from a continuous maritime security presence, to countering disinformation.”

Also, in the field of education, training, and knowledge building, Mr Razaaly acknowledged that “we believe in Ghana, we believe in the youth of this country. That is why we have passed a Pact for Skills with Ghana, in the field of Technical and Vocational Training.”

He said every year, the EU, and its Member States welcome 1000 Ghanaian students and professionals through scholarships.

Mr George Opare-Addo, the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, said the partnership with the EU had been pivotal to Ghana anchored in shared values of peace, prosperity, and people-centered development.

“Together, we advance priorities from education to youth development and infrastructure, ensuring no one is left behind,” he stated.

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Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah

Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, has summoned Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, after a video went viral allegedly showing him giving an undisclosed amount of U.S. dollars to Patricia Oduro Koranteng, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, a former fetish priestess turned evangelist.

According to a report by citifmonline.com, Gyamfi has been called to explain the circumstances surrounding the transaction, which has sparked widespread public criticism and raised concerns about the ethical conduct of public officials.

The video, which has been widely shared on social media, appears to show Gyamfi in a private meeting with Nana Agradaa. Although the purpose and details of the cash handover remain unclear, the sight of a high-ranking public official providing funds to a controversial religious figure has fueled public suspicion and backlash.

Critics have accused Gyamfi of violating President John Dramani Mahama’s recently introduced Code of Conduct for Public Officials, which was part of broader efforts to fight corruption and restore public trust in government institutions.

In response, Sammy Gyamfi issued a statement on Sunday, May 11, expressing regret over the incident. He described the gesture as a private act of compassion that, unfortunately, became public.

Nonetheless, due to the political sensitivity and potential reputational damage, the Chief of Staff is said to be addressing the matter with urgency.

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Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, Economic Policy Adviser to Ghana’s Vice President, has characterized the nation’s economic situation inherited by the current administration as severely distressed, citing unprecedented challenges that required immediate intervention.

Speaking frankly on a morning news program, Dr. Khalid outlined the gravity of the situation: “We assumed office facing an overheated economy with every indicator in the red. The central bank was recording losses, and the domestic debt exchange program had reached pension funds – traditionally considered blue-chip investments. When debt restructuring touches pensions, you’ve reached economic bedrock.”

The economic adviser attributed these conditions to what he described as irresponsible borrowing practices under previous leadership, specifically mentioning Eurobond issuances that failed to produce tangible development outcomes. “Rather than visible infrastructure or productive investments, we inherited a legacy of bond signing ceremonies at the Finance Ministry,” he remarked.

Addressing criticism about the current government claiming credit for economic improvements, Dr. Khalid maintained: “Our focus isn’t on taking bows but on implementing necessary reforms. We’ve made tough commitments – to the debt exchange program, IMF engagement, and strict fiscal discipline. Any economic improvements must be understood within this context of fundamental restructuring.”

The comments come as Ghana continues implementation of its $3 billion IMF Extended Credit Facility program, with recent reviews showing some stabilization in macroeconomic indicators. However, Dr. Khalid’s analysis suggests the administration views Ghana’s economic recovery as an ongoing process requiring sustained discipline, rather than a completed achievement.

Economic analysts note that while such blunt assessments from government advisers may spark political debate, they reflect the challenging policy environment facing many debt-distressed emerging markets in the current global economic climate. The remarks also underscore the administration’s attempt to manage expectations about the pace and nature of Ghana’s economic recovery.

Kosmos Energy is set to invest $2.0 billion in its upstream operations in Ghana.

This will significantly enhancing the country’s petroleum sector.

According to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, this landmark investment by Kosmos Energy, combined with the government’s commitment to reform, signaled a new chapter in Ghana’s energy narrative—one rooted in transparency, collaboration, and opportunity.

The Minister announced this at the 2025 Africa Energy Forum (AEF) during this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, United States of America.

He reinforced Ghana’s strategic efforts to position itself as a competitive, transparent, and investor-friendly destination for energy investment.

“Ghana is entering a new era—one defined by stability, predictability, and strong government support. We want investors to know: Ghana is open for business,” he said.

Mr. Jinapor said that as part of this investor-focused strategy, the government would initiate a comprehensive review of its upstream fiscal regime to increase competitiveness and regulatory clarity.

He stated that Ghana’s upstream sector policy framework was under review, signaling the government’s readiness to collaborate with domestic and international partners in shaping the future of the country’s energy sector.

He, therefore, invited industry stakeholders to actively contribute to upcoming policy reforms aimed at bolstering investor confidence and improving sector governance.

The Minister called on global investors to explore the growing opportunities within Ghana’s revitalized energy sector.

Ghana is Reliable Investment Destination

He positioned Ghana as a ready and reliable investment destination, underscoring the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for sustainable investment, particularly in energy and related infrastructure.

“Ghana is the right place to do business. With a new administration focused on overhauling systems and implementing bold fiscal and regulatory reforms, we are open and ready for investment,” he said.

Mr. Jinapor stressed that “The prospects are already becoming evident. We are determined to reverse the trend and scale up production. With these efforts, we will continue to supply reliable power to Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. Ghana remains a pivot for energy security in the West African sub-region.”

The forum featured prominent energy leaders including Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil); Emeafa Hardcastle, Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission; Judith Blay, CEO of the Ghana National Gas Company; Nana Joe Mensah, Senior Vice President and Head of Ghana Business Unit at Kosmos Energy HC; and Simon Madjie, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.

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Participants at the Good Laboratory Practices training programme

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), is hosting a regional training in Accra on Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for conducting supervised field trials of crops.

The two-week training, which began last Monday, aims to enhance the continent’s technical capacity to generate credible scientific data on pesticide residues in crops to improve food safety standards. This is essential for establishing Codex Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs), crucial for protecting consumer health and promoting international trade.

The training is funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under its Technical Cooperation Programme. It forms part of the regional project RAF5091, “Enhancing Human and Analytical Capacities for Food Safety Standards.”

Scientists drawn from 18 African countries are participating in the training. They include Ghana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Congo, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The rest are Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Togo, and Zimbabwe.

Speaking at the opening, the Technical Officer for the IAEA project, Mr. James Sasanya, expressed gratitude to the Government of Ghana, GAEC, and GSA for hosting the training.

He noted that the IAEA’s support to African countries under the project is aimed at helping generate accurate and reliable data that informs international food safety standards.

“Without scientific data, standards can become technical trade barriers. Countries that do not participate in data generation risk being sidelined in decisions that affect their food systems and economies,” he said.

Mr Sasanya called for stronger commitment to good laboratory practices, regional partnerships, and collaboration with nation states that have made significant progress in data-driven food safety systems.

He explained that the IAEA’s four-year food safety project, launched in 2024, supports training in areas including pesticide residues, veterinary drug residues, mycotoxins, and toxic metals.

Mr. Sasanya acknowledged key partnerships with the Minor Use Foundation, among others, and stressed the importance of institutional support and the nomination of suitable participants to maximise project outcomes.

He further noted that the project offers assistance in human capacity development and procurement of specialised equipment and laboratory supplies to help the region generate relevant data.

The Director-General of GAEC, Professor Samuel Boakye Dampare, in a speech read on his behalf by the Director of Schools at GAEC, Professor Joseph Richmond Fianko, said that Ghana was honoured to host scientists from across the continent for such an important initiative.

He underscored the need for harmonised food safety standards across Africa, stressing that such alignment was essential for the continent to remain competitive in global trade.

“We must work together to ensure that the continent develops systems that meet international requirements,” he said.

Prof. Dampare wished the participants a productive and rewarding training experience.

The Director-General of the GSA, Professor Alex Dodoo, also urged African scientists to play a more active role in shaping national and regional policy.

He encouraged them to go beyond academic research and actively advocate for science-based standards, stating:

“Scientists must speak up, shape policies, and not operate only within the confines of research journals.”

“In today’s transactional world, where multilateralism is giving way to national interest, scientific evidence and strategic communication are more important than ever. We must emulate countries like India, which over the past 30 years have prioritised self-reliance and scientific development,” he added.

The training is expected to foster stronger regional cooperation and empower African nations to play a more influential role in shaping global food safety standards. The collaborative engagement of participating countries underscores a shared commitment to building a resilient, science-driven regulatory framework across the continent.